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SV18 OGJ

2018 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,709 mi
Last recorded94,709 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV18 OGJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 94,709 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 94,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 84,063 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 73,216 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 71,186 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 61,788 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 51,422 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 35,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 35,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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SV18 OGJ is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 36,449 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV18 OGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 8 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV18 OGJ registered?

SV18 OGJ is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is SV18 OGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV18 OGJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV18 OGJ have outstanding finance?

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